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  1. R

    New HGVC account activation

    We just bought HGVC resale from tugs in Dec 2024. How long does it take to get account acivated? And access to make reservations?
  2. M

    Craig Lodge (CL) Qs: Good purchase price(s)? Room for Negotiation? Better time of year to buy (for better deals)? Weeks changes (? Error or real)?

    (Will) Have enough resale HGV points (soon), so in no rush to add but would like to add CL at an efficient entry point, hence the asks Craig Lodge Purchase Qs: ? Good Purchase price for Platinum 1 BR, 2 BR? ? Room for Negotiation with owners/Andrew at HGV Craig resale office (Realize...
  3. M

    Do HGV owners pay resort fees when staying at GPP or Seapointe (GPX) properties on HGV points stay?

    Do HGV owners pay resort fees when staying at Grand Pacific Palisades (GPP) or Seapointe (GPX) properties on HGV points stay? (NOT RCI exchange). TY!
  4. M

    Pros & Cons of getting a By Hilton club (bHC) deed for getting AI dues? (? District vs others)

    Pros & Cons of getting a by Hilton club (bHC) deed for getting AI dues? (? District vs others) District seems to have better pt/MF (for ongoing cost & modest cost of purchasing compared to NYC, on purchasing resales)...(presume cost of acquisition is sunk cost)... ? cons of getting District...
  5. J

    HGVC Fixed Week Madness

    So I own a fixed week (Grand Islander, 3501, week 49) and have always been under the impression that when other fixed week owners cancel their reservations, you can switch your home week to a different week, depending on availability. This post is about two topics: 1. Can owners of a fixed week...
  6. M

    Should I buy Vegas HGVC Resale vs Craig Lodge: similar price, MFs for 11,200 points, 2 BR Platinum?

    Asking HGV Pros: Should I buy Vegas HGV Resale vs Craig Lodge: similar purchase price, MFs Currency risk + affiliate for Craig Lodge (although Craig Suites are HGV, so unlikely an issue like Coy MFs will likely go up faster for Craig being Scotland inflation vs Vegas.... DEX EU (although PIA to...
  7. A

    Sales tactic Las Vegas new Hilton/HGVMax site

    My husband and I attended a Las Vegas sales presentation at the Elara Hilton. They were trying to tell us if we bought more points anywhere from $48,000-$110,000 worth it would combine our HGV max account with our HGVC account. We already spent money to get into the HDVC family because we were...
  8. M

    Ocean Oak Resort

    I was hoping to book this resort for September. There is no availability for the beginning of the month, but it looks like there is a 2 bedroom starting around the 15th. If you cannot book this property until 276 days prior, how can it be totally booked for 9/9 through 9/14? Can this be due...
  9. T

    Sent rescission letter - what do I do now?

    Hello, Tug! Long story short, I purchased a HGVC timeshare for a Las Vegas property while I was staying at the NYC Hilton Midtown last week without really knowing what the product entailed and after reading up on posts posted in the Tug community, I realized I made a mistake and decided to...
  10. R

    Points usage

    Don't the points expire every year and u get new points in new year. Is there a good reason to save and keep points than use the points for vacation as intended.
  11. M

    Qs Re HGVC Resale Purchase

    Thinking about buying a HGVC timeshare. Trying to understand if it makes sense for me to get (or not). Also lots of changes with HGVC, DRI, BG etc. Lots of Qs. Sorry, if multiple Qs/asks. 1. As a resale owner, what is a good MF to points sweet spot to acquire? Is a 1200 MF for 8,000 points too...
  12. R

    TS % bought resale vs in Sales presentation

    Running poll to see % HGVC Timeshare that are being bought in Retail Sales vs tugs resale vs ebay resale vs redweek resale vs all others...
  13. R

    HGVC Resort Fee Schedule

    Where can I find an HGVC Resort Fee Schedule? I can't find any references to to the Resort Fees in the documents within the HGVC portal.
  14. R

    Looking to get hgvc points

    We have seen tug hgvc marketplace and are interested to get 2 BR or 3 BR free timeshare. We are looking to options in Orlando, Myrtle Beach. Let us know, thanks
  15. D

    Free HGVC Lagoon Tower Platinum Season

    Lagoon Tower Honolulu, Hawaii 1 Br: 9,920pts EOY (Odd) 1 bedroom platinum season Total due for 2025 MF fees: $1979.34 This includes dues and all taxes and fees. Points: 9,920 EOY Odd years. Title Transfer: www.lttransfers.com
  16. I

    My Survey- Looking to see if HGVC makes sense for me

    Does it make sense to buy HGVC points in the resale market to do the below? We are looking at the Elara and like the points and the MF. Almost retired and have time to travel...especially overseas. We have no issues adopting to what is suggested in TUG to book vacations. But is does it make...
  17. I

    Hilton Elara - Bad price

    Did I make a mistake? In contract to buy 15360 points @ Elara/ 2 br plus platinum annual for 10k. It felt right since I didn't give in during the HGVC presentation. I just wonder if it makes economic sense. I plan to vacation 2x a year. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
  18. D

    Free HGVC Seaworld - 2BR - 5600 Annual Points - Free Closing

    This timeshare will get you a week’s stay in a 2 bedroom during silver season at Seaworld in Orlando, FL. The property is beautiful. And Silver Weeks are 44-50. Great for those wanting a little sun during the cold months. Also great for annual Thanksgiving holiday trips. I’ve also used the...
  19. S

    looking for advice - timeshare purchase (resale mrkt) - paradise LV

    Hello, long time stalker (tug forums...), first time poster. I am looking for some advice on a possible purchase: I intend to use the points within the Western US and Hawaii. I would most likely never stay at the paradise. We vacation every other year, so I thought I could borrow against...
  20. T

    Retail/Developer Cost

    I’ve read resale threads that discuss the huge depreciation from retail. Is there place that captures the retail rates? I am getting a sense of what things might go for in the resale market but prices are all over the place. I’m curious what someone would expect to pay in retail before I make a...
  21. G

    HGVC Vs. DVC

    I’m interested in HGVC as a new owner. I have an existing timeshare with Disney Vacation Club (DVC) that I love and use all the time. Think I have a pretty good grasp on HGVC, but can someone illustrate the differences between the two? Want to make sure I am not assuming anything and making sure...
  22. G

    HGVC - 2 BR 11,200 annual platinum at Paradise Vegas

    Trying to see if this is a good deal. Currently it should cost about $4k for this contract. I intend to just buy somewhere with low MF’s since I will most likely book elsewhere at 9 month window. Does this seem like good value?
  23. simpsontruckdriver

    Free vacation with an HGVC tour/sales

    I know these things stink, but I guess Hilton Grand Vacations needs more "fresh blood". They are only doing it for this week, but more may come later on. Two Hour Tour = $0 TS
  24. JoeAdkins

    Current happy HGVC owner... looking to add another property for our timeshare stable

    We current own a resale Flamingo 11,200 2BR platinum deed and thus far, it has been very good for us. We just got back last month from a 12day stint at HGVC Kingsland and had an absolute blast. Add that to a week last fall in Orlando and we still had a few points leftover from this years...
  25. M

    Upcoming HGVC "owners meeting"

    Hi there! My husband and I are preparing for our Owner Meeting next week....who can resist a cheap beach vacation? We are perfectly happy with our plan and from what I have heard, there is nothing new they can sell me on. Besides wearing Tug merchandise, do you have any tips or pointers to...
  26. yodaDaenerys

    HGVC legacy owners upgraded to MAX

    is it possible to get another channel(?) under 'Timeshare Resort Systems'? please rename as you see fit, to follow protocol and standards here.
  27. C

    HGVC / Embarc?

    Hi everyone - I searched the forums, but didn't really find what I'm looking for WRT being a current HGVC member and then buying points on Embarc. I don't really get how it works... so sorry for the maybe obviously dumb questions: If we buy an Embrac deal (resell), will those points be...
  28. S

    What does maintenance fee include?

    Newbie here, please pardon my ignorance. Currently in the process of purchasing my first resale (after rescinding a retail purchase thanks to this great community). Can someone please help me figure out the recurring cost of owning post the first-time initial cost? Is the club due included...
  29. yodaDaenerys

    carlsbad site comparison

    we've been to marbrisa a couple times and enjoyed it. hiking in the canyon was nice. how does seapointe compare? i see there is construction noted thru 2024. we are looking to go in December.
  30. T

    Transfer from DRI to HGV - not sure if I did the right thing.

    My husband and I were Diamond Resorts owners. We bought in during 2020 (don't ask me what we were thinking) at $70k for the Hawaii Collection and got 30,000 points. We have been able to utilize our points and have been enjoying our purchase. We noticed that the maintenance fees skyrocketed...
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